Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Coat a pyrex dish with olive oil, add rice and pour boiling water on top. 3. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cook on middle rack of oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes (oven times may vary) rice should be cooked through and fluffy. 4. Before serving top with almonds, dried cranberries and a dash of pepper.

*Feeling adventurous? Add orange slices and a dash of cayenne, not only do oranges sweeten the dish they add a nice pop of color and are filled with vitamin C, and cayenne is great for circulation and metabolism.